Alicante has an ancient history, dating back to a fortified Carthaginian settlement. During the Moorish era, it developed into a vibrant trading city and later became a major seaport. In the 1970s, a boom in tourism transformed Alicante into a popular resort with a beautiful promenade and modern infrastructure.

Alicante Beaches
Alicante’s beaches have long attracted tourists from across Europe. All beaches have lifeguards, as well as bars, cafes, and restaurants. Tourists can use showers, restrooms, and rent beach equipment. Playgrounds are available for children.

One of the beaches located at the foot of Mount Benacantil is Postiguet Beach. It has a beautiful promenade and clean, fine sand. It is usually quite crowded due to the large number of tourists renting accommodation in central Alicante.

Northeast of the city center is the cozy Albufereta Beach, and further east is the popular San Juan Beach, the longest and widest in the city. This beach also attracts many water sports enthusiasts.

Near the airport, in the quiet residential area of ​​Urbanova, is Saladar Beach, which, like the previous beaches, has been awarded the Blue Flag, guaranteeing its cleanliness, quality, and safety.

Entertainment and Attractions
Particularly noteworthy is the Basilica of Santa Maria, originally built in the Gothic style and later enhanced with a Baroque façade. Opposite it is the Museo de la Asegurada, where you can admire works by 20th-century Spanish artists such as Juan Gris, Julio González, and Eusebio Semper, the museum’s founder.

The city’s most famous and popular landmark is the Fortress of Santa Barbara, majestically perched on the Benacantil Rock. This fortress offers breathtaking views of Alicante and neighboring towns. On the other side of the city, on a high hill, stands another castle—San Fernando Castle, built during the War of Independence.